Tacoma Dude

Okay so this is a bit embarrassing
I bought some replacement wipers for my 1st gen. They already have Bosch wipers on them so the OEM inserts are out of the question.

Only thing I want to know is how the heck do I get these stupid things off? I don't want to damage the wiper arms otherwise I'd just tug really hard.

Is there some kind of plastic latch that I'm not seeing?

jimbo74

in the J hook arm thingy... there is a little plastic clip that you need to uncilp... its just below the wiper arm on the backside of the base......

Tacoma Dude

Okay, so let me get this straight.

Let's use the driver side as an example.
If I'm sitting in the seat and working through the windshield, the clip to undo would be just past the rubber insert and to the left, right?


I wish I had a picture to post

EDIT:
The last part I meant as... "just past the rubber insert and to the left, CORRECT?

Bob_98SR5

peter,

check out this thread. im not sure if it will help or not though b/c you havea 1st gen
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f16/changing-wiper-inserts-36693/

bob

Tacoma Dude

Maybe I was just too tired yesterday but I didn't see any obvious latches or anything... I'll have another go at it later tonight after work

How embarrassing - I've learned how to replace a clutch, replaced the air filter, changed the rear diff fluid, changed the oil, fixed an assortment of bulbs and switches... and I can't figure out how to take the freaking wiper blades off!!!

jimbo74

on the undersaide of the j arm, there is a little peg that sticks up, it needs to be closed into the arm side, and the whole assembly will be able to be wiggled loose

Tacoma Dude

oh, forgot to update...

I just got sick of looking for a latch last Friday and just broke them off
Thanks for the suggestions though!